Rupert Friend

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Rupert Friend
Born October 30, 1981 (1981-10-30) (age 26)
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Years active 2004-present

Rupert Friend (born 30 October 1981) is an English film actor.

Friend trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. His most famous role is arguably as Mr. Wickham in of the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice. He also appeared opposite Johnny Depp in The Libertine, as Billy Downs, a young friend and lover of John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, the character played by Depp. Friend is known to have read for the part of James Bond in Casino Royale (2006). More recently, he appeared opposite Dame Joan Plowright in Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont. He was named "outstanding new talent" at the 2005 Satellite Awards.


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Year Film Role
2004 The Libertine Downs
2005 Pride & Prejudice Mr Wickham
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont Ludovic Meyer
2007 The Moon and the Stars Renzo Daverio/Spoletta
The Last Legion Demetrius
Outlaw Sandy
Virgin Territory Alessandro Felice
2008 Jolene Coco Leger
The Young Victoria Prince Albert
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas Lt Kotler
2009 Cheri Cheri

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